Real Estate Investing in Wilmington, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 23,195 • Middlesex County

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Should you buy in Wilmington, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $794,245
Avg Monthly Rent $3,169
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Investing in Wilmington Real Estate

Wilmington (Massachusetts) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

plainly Wilmington's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Wilmington are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Massachusetts.

Demographics in Wilmington show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Green Ocean Property Management offers investment property management and condo association management services in Boston and surrounding areas like Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Quincy. summary from their website

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McDonough Property Management offers full-service property management and HOA management in the Greater Boston Area, covering maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and communication. summary from their website

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New England Property Management & Maintenance offers property management for multi/single-family homes, apartments, rental properties, and condo associations in Brookline, MA and Cambridge, MA. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$794,245
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,169
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Wilmington, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilmington, MA

Does Wilmington, MA make sense for an investment property?

Yes - Wilmington, MA a 3.0/5 investability score. With $794K home prices against $3,169/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Wilmington, MA?

Wilmington, MA home values average about $794K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $3,169/mo in monthly income.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Wilmington, MA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Wilmington, MA. Rents at $3,169/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is MA a landlord-friendly state?

MA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Wilmington generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How much do tenants pay in Wilmington, MA?

The typical rental in Wilmington, MA commands about $3,169/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $794K purchase basis.

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